Recreating MasterChef Australia Contestant Darrsh's Vegan Recipe | Fried Oyster Mushrooms & No-Dairy Waffles

In today's video, we took on the "Don't Miss the Meat" challenge by recreating an amazing vegan recipe inspired by MasterChef Australia contestant Darrsh. We've got crispy fried oyster mushrooms standing in for chicken and delicious no-dairy waffles that are sure to impress.

📌 Recipe Highlights:

• Fried Oyster Mushrooms: These mushrooms are marinated and fried to perfection, delivering a crunchy texture and savory flavor that rivals traditional fried chicken.

• No-Dairy Waffles: Fluffy, golden, and entirely dairy-free, these waffles are the perfect complement to our crispy mushrooms.

• And last but not least the delicious and mouthwatering chili maple syrup.

Join us as we walk you through the steps to make this mouthwatering vegan dish at home. Trust us, you won't miss the meat at all!

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Recreating MasterChef Australia Contestant Darrsh's Vegan Recipe | Fried Oyster Mushrooms & No-Dairy Waffles

Yield: 2

Author: Traditional, but not

Prep time: 30 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 1 Hour

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Ingredients

Fried Oyster Mushrooms

• 200l soy milk
• 3 tsp apple cider vinega
• 120g plain flour
• 120g corn flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 100g oyster mushrooms

Hot Maple Syrup

• 125ml maple syrup
• chilli flakes
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Buttermilk Waffles

• 200ml soy milk
• 3 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup plain flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp vegan butter, melted
• 100ml vegetable oil
• vegetable oil spray
• vegetable oil, for frying
• 4-5 pea sprouts, to serve

Instructions

Fried Oyster Mushrooms

1. For the Fried Oyster Mushrooms, add oil to medium saucepan to a depth of 4cm. Heat on a medium heat to 180°C. Prepare wire rack with two sheets of paper towels.
2. Create the wet mix by combining soy milk and apple cider vinegar together in a medium mixing bowl. Allow to sit for at least 5 minutes.
3. Create the dry mix by combining all dry ingredients and spices, except oyster mushrooms, in a medium bowl and whisk to evenly combine. Add 5 tablespoons of the wet mix into the dry mix to create lumps. This creates the fried chicken texture.
4. Break oyster mushrooms into palm-sized pieces, maintaining 4-5 mushroom per piece. One by one, dip the mushroom into the dry mix, then the wet mix and then dry mix again, ensuring every surface has been coated each time.
5. Carefully drop into hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon, shaking excess oil and transfer to prepared wire rack. Repeat until all mushrooms are cooked.
6. Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes, then set aside for serving.

Hot Maple Syrup

1. For the Hot Maple Syrup, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over a low heat. Once bubbles start appearing, stir and remove from heat.
2. Allow to sit for 10 minutes. Transfer to a pouring jug and set aside for plating.

Buttermilk Waffles

1. To cook the Buttermilk Waffles, pre-heat waffle iron for at least 5 minutes. Combine soy milk and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
2. Sift flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add soy milk mixture, butter, and oil to dry ingredients. Slowly stir to combine until the mixture is a thick batter with no dry clumps.
3. Spray waffle iron with vegetable oil spray. Spoon a ladle of batter onto each waffle mould and close the lid. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until steam coming from waffle iron reduces.
4. Remove waffles from waffle iron and transfer to a wire rack. Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Repeat to make 4 waffles.
5. Set aside in a warm, dry place until ready to serve.
6. To serve, place one waffle in the centre of the plate. Arrange 2-3 pieces of fried oyster mushroom over waffle. Stand second waffle against fried mushrooms on an angle. Scatter 4-5 pea sprouts around plate. Finish by pouring a generous serving of hot maple syrup over waffles.